Friday, September 16th, St. Louis Center Aktion Club members attended the Michigan District Aktion Club Convention in Vestaburg, MI. Aktion Club is a Kiwanis sponsored service club for adults with disabilities, providing leadership opportunities and a chance to give...
National Day of Service is held each year in September, a day for acts of kindness and service to people in need in the spirit of 9-11. The American Heritage Girls (AHG) scouting organization commemorate their birthday around the same time and use it as an opportunity...
During the 50th anniversary celebration of the St. Louis Center, a decision was made to bring the center to a new level of services. Thus, a legacy committee was formed and money started to be raised in order to build the St. Louis Guanella Village and the renovation...
St. Louis Center welcomes Mark Bourdua to the team! Mark joined St. Louis Center as staff accountant. After graduating from Eastern Michigan University with a Masters in the Science of Accounting (MSA), Mark worked for an Ann Arbor based non-profit called Chime....
For the past seven years, St. Louis Center benefactor Willard Johnson has funded a college scholarship for the children or grandchildren of Center staff. Mr. Johnson also provides the same opportunity to the staff of Chelsea Retirement Community and Silver Maples of...
The perfect way to say goodbye to summer and get ready for the fall is to have a party. This is exactly what H.B. Fuller volunteers provided for the residents. On August 17, 2022, volunteers from H.B. Fuller opened their hearts, yet again, to host a fun evening for...
Graduates proudly sat on the stage and listened to the speeches and accolades given to each of them. Congratulations Graduates! The excitement around Independence College at St. Louis Center has been growing since the spring of 2021. Seeing that there was a need for...
St. Louis Center is blessed to have so many supporters. In honor of those who have passed, since 1987, the Memorial Golf Outing has allowed us to remember these individuals and their generosity. Pierce Lake Golf Course in Chelsea welcomed 27 teams ready to take the...
Payge Carpenter, Direct Care Worker, helps residents practice signing their names. Never Stop Learning Purpose, confidence, and growth are principles that have laid the groundwork for an exciting new era at St. Louis Center. Ten residents started a journey in August...
Sarah sets the table while her roommates prepare dinner. Nurturing Independence St. Louis Center continues to move forward in developing Independent Living Skills among the residents. This year we established Mike's House, an independent living home for women, and...
This article is part of the "Stories the Inspire - Independence" series describing the many ways St. Louis Center is helping residents reach their potential through the cultivation of personal INDEPENDENCE. What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force that...
Every Life is Precious Dawn Dietrich was a gift to all who knew her. She was the only child of a mother who taught her the true meaning of love and self-sacrifice. Dawn was born with Down Syndrome and her mother, Judi Black, was her constant advocate insuring that her...
